Razor clams in season!

I got fresh razor clams that my friend Terry and his wife caught a few weekends ago. I had been thinking of the best recipe to enjoy these reasonal delicacy. My original plans were either fried clams or clam chowder but this is what I ended up making, and it was DELICIOUS!

The recipe is super simple and quick!
Ingredients:
1/2 lb Fresh Razor clams
5 - 6 Asparagus
1 stalk celery
1 stalk leek chopped
1 teaspoon minced ginger
1/2 cup Chicken broth or water
2 tablespoon sake
salt & pepper as desired
2 tablespoons potato starch (plus 1 tablespoon)

1. Cut the razor clams into 2 inch pieces and pat dry them. Sprinkle salt and pepper and coat the clams with 2 tablespoons of potato starch.
2. Heat a shallow pan or wok over high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of oil.
3. Add in the clams and sautee them until they are about 80% cooked. Take them out of the pan. Set aside.
4. Add another tablespoon of oil in the pan and add ginger and leek. Once you start smelling the aroma of ginger, add in asparagus and celery. Cook for a minute. Add in the clams.
5. Add the pre-mixed liquid seasoning (chicken broth, sake, and salt&pepper).
6. Mix 1 tablespoon of potato starch and 2 tablespoon of water well, add the mixture in the pan. Toss the veggies and clams well and turn off the heat.

I think this is the best way to enjoy the texture and flavor of the razor clams. The dish is great just to serve as it or over steamed rice.